New Grandpa tired of being pregnant
Impalamania
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So, my daughter gave birth in the past 3 months to a beautiful baby girl. They are my motivation to drop 40 lbs of grand-daddy belly. I quit smoking 3 years ago with tons of support from an on-line support and am so very proud of this accomplishment and feel anything is possible.
Now I need your support to keep my hands out of the cookie jar, away from the donuts and off the bagels and dinner rolls. I've been tracking my activity for the past week and discovering that volume/portion size and breads/carbs are my nemesis. But today I stared at a table full of muffins and donuts, yet I opted to snack on cups of strawberries and cantaloupe. Perhaps this really is a habit that be changed as well.
Any advice appreciated
Dave
Now I need your support to keep my hands out of the cookie jar, away from the donuts and off the bagels and dinner rolls. I've been tracking my activity for the past week and discovering that volume/portion size and breads/carbs are my nemesis. But today I stared at a table full of muffins and donuts, yet I opted to snack on cups of strawberries and cantaloupe. Perhaps this really is a habit that be changed as well.
Any advice appreciated
Dave
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Greatjob a pasing p the sweets ad optngfor fruit.
Log in all your food, good or bad daily.
Come n here as muchas posible for motivation.
And remebr each ime you makea right choice you are one lb closer to you goal. Add me as a friend, Ill help all I can.0 -
Man, I know exactly how you feel. I'm also trying to get rid of the beer belly. Friend request sent. I'm tired of the "when are you due" jokes from some of my braver buddies.0
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My grand kids are my inspiration. I want to be around to see them grow up. Take a picture of your grand child and carry it with you, look at it when of if you feel tempted; Good luck.0
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My best advice is to get it all out of the house, and have healthy snacks readily available. I had a snack attack today, but I did not have anything to eat. I ended up with an orange.0
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excellent choice on breakfast and welcome to MFP!
I'm on here daily, so feel free to add me.
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first, nice ride...
second, it can certainly be hard but when you make the healthier choices while staring temptation in the face... they start to stop being a temptation... I'm looking at my lunch bag here with bananas apples.. there IS a muffin in there but it's one not the bag full of baked goods that it would have been previously...
i didn't see the watermelon, cantaloupe etc until after I was done eating dinner but I know it's available and will make some choices off there instead of the desert table as sides for meals.
Depends on your personal demons, I do plan to eat muffins and cake at birthday parties with family throughout life so I'm learning how to have them now, such as taking a tiny slice to get a taste and "partake" of the festivities but not blow things via processed food. If you can have "SOME" of these items and not go hog-wild, I used to be bad, bring a tray of 6 muffins into the house and I'd eat them all by the next day. Now today I can pick up one and be fine with that.0 -
You can do it grandpa. I got one myself Recording everything that goes in your mouth really helps. I find myself making healthier choices and I'm not hungry! Takes some getting used to but it works. Then add some exercise and you are on your way to a healthy you! 0
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Hey! I remember you from the stop smoking site. I came here for the same reason (non-smoking weight control). I'll have 3 yrs Smoke Free May 31. Welcome to MFP. I just started here about a month ago. People here are friendly and helpful! No advise, but best of luck!0
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So happy you are making these healthy changes so you can be there to see your grand-daughter grow up. Congrats on taking the first step. A bit of advice for you is track your sodium intake. That was the number one thing I was shocked to see. I had no idea I was eating soooo much sodium! And you will be suprised how much better you feel once you get your sodium intake under control. I lost about 11 pounds of "water weight", I wasn't as bloated, I even had more energy. Now, I can literally feel the salt on my tongue when I eat huge amounts of sodium. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Water helps your digestive tract work the way its supposed to, increases energy (at least it does for me), flushes sodium and toxins from your body, helps keep you full...lots and lots of benefits. And most importantly TRACK! Even if you have a "bad" day, be honest with yourself and track it, and use that as motivation for doing better the next day. Good luck to you on this journey!0
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HI Dave, and Welcome.
Some aspects of this weight loss endeavor "is" habit... although not all of it.
In the past eight months, I've changed my eating habits. Things I once loved no longer appeal to me most days. On days when I do have a major craving and give in (it happens, we're human, it isn't the end of the world), most of the time it just doesn't taste nearly as fantastic as my mind remembers it.
Make good choices with your food. Don't give up when you slip up and falter. I found out quickly that I prefer and actually want better food now. Things taste better when you eat better.
You can do this, for your grandchild, your daughter, but mostly for yourself.0 -
Along with changing your diet, exercise. It's a must. Curbs hunger and you'll feel better.0
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My dad is 75 and just starte to excercise because of a knee transplant. He had always eaten well besides The occassional chocolate ( even though he's diabetic) but never lost weight through diet alone. Once he started outpatient therapy which is exactly like going to the gym and Doing aerobic exercise at home the weight flew off. He's at 208 which is the lowest i've ever seen him at in my almost 20 years of life. As long as you keep to it and know It not only benefits your family but it benefits YOU! You will do great!0
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Congrats Grandpa!! I applaud your wanting to to this for your "girls" and it is definitely a step to a better, healthier life by quitting smoking. Three years is a huge accomplishment, losing weight should be a "walk in the park". :happy:
I am blessed that my grandfather is still around and has always lived nearby. He has gotten to see us grandkids grow up and have children of our own.
Excellent choice, the fruit versus muffins and donuts. Keep making decisions like that and you will lose that belly for good.0 -
I am fairly new to the site. I find the food log very helpful in keeping me in line with healthier food choices. I sent a friend request if you'd like to add me. Ed0
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Congrats on quitting smoking and good luck on the weight loss. I know you can do it!!! MFP is a wonderful community to help you get healthy for your grandkids! Wish my dad had cared so much! you can always send me a request i quit smoking 3 years ago and now trying to lose the weight as well!0
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Way to go with taking the first step. If you succeeded with the smoking cessation site, you may find that you really like it here. I definitely do better when I'm online and participating in forums and my friends' newsfeeds. I tried this a couple of times with logging only and it didn't work. This time, I've stuck with it longer and I'm starting to make changes slowly. I haven't lost a whole lot, but I've gotten slimmer and I haven't gained in the last 2 months, which is great for me.
I think it's good that you're making these changes b/c you want to be there for your daughter and grand-daughter, but I also think it's great that you can be a healthy and positive influence in helping your grand-daughter learn to eat well.
Social eating is my biggest weakness and I know that started at home... family gatherings were all about food and the food never stopped. I remember being amazed when I went to a friend's for Thanksgiving and they put ALL the food away after dinner. No bread, no cookies, no pie, no cake, no nuts, NOTHING left out for snacking.
My family didn't do anything wrong... they did what they knew and they did the best they could, but it's something that's stuck with me that I have to work to change. Teaching your grand-daughter a healthier lifestyle from the get-go can only help her in the long run.
All the best to you with your health and weight loss goals.
Feel free to friend me if you'd like. I don't eat healthy all the time, but I try to balance it out so that I'm not off the rails all the time either. And I try to keep my feedback positive but honest.
Take care,
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One thing I wish I had done over my long weight loss journey ..and what I have found motivational here are the folks who have taken a photo a month of themselves....I so wish I had done that, maybe that would help you? and with a new grand baby wouldn't it be fun to have her in the picture with you too ....0
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Hi Dave. I am new to this as well. Happy to support someone facing similar issues.
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So, my daughter gave birth in the past 3 months to a beautiful baby girl. They are my motivation to drop 40 lbs of grand-daddy belly. I quit smoking 3 years ago with tons of support from an on-line support and am so very proud of this accomplishment and feel anything is possible.
Now I need your support to keep my hands out of the cookie jar, away from the donuts and off the bagels and dinner rolls. I've been tracking my activity for the past week and discovering that volume/portion size and breads/carbs are my nemesis. But today I stared at a table full of muffins and donuts, yet I opted to snack on cups of strawberries and cantaloupe. Perhaps this really is a habit that be changed as well.
Any advice appreciated
Dave
Hi Dave,
Don't know your age but mine is 57. I didnt get the what month are you due comments, but I was close. Lost 35 pounds in 6 months with diet changes and amped up exercise. Nothing too extreme, just diligent. Put up with critiques from family about my dietary changes (carb moderation, not elimination). It is now permanent (the changes) but with due respect to the fact that nothing is permanent about life. Training for life is my mantra because it beats the alternative. I am certain that you can do something similar. Good luck. Set a weight and set a date and get there.0 -
Excellent job on quitting smoking, you should be proud of yourself. At least you will be strong enough to play with your grandchild & to be there for your daughter. I wish my Dad will also do the same thing very soon.
MFP is a wonderful site not just in becoming more fitter but also with the support that you're getting here. You have done a step closer to having a healthy body. One thing that shocked me when I was still new to this site was with the food log. What I thought was a "low-calorie" turned out to be a disaster. Soon I realized why I don't lose weight despite exercising & "eating sensibly". Through this, now I learned to read nutrition labels & is the first thing that I look for whenever I buy something from the grocery store. Also its best if you also add sodium & sugar intake to your food diary because many "diet foods" & some meats have high amounts of sodium. As others said, just log everything (food & exercise) & be honest about it. Don't worry about the occassional slip-ups, its normal but don't let that get into you.
Another thing is do it one step at a time, it will take some time before you see the results. Do not rush things out, it will just backfire on you. There will be instances wherein the scale won't move or even worse, go up but don't despair if that happens. Your goal should be to have a healthier, injury-free body & treat weight loss like an icing on the cake.0 -
I too quit smoking 3 yrs ago! Congrats, it's not easy!!! I quit cold turkey. Actually I was sick with a non functioning gallbladder. No stones, just didn't work properly. Had all the pain, nausea, etc....I had lost weight and quit smoking, but when I got that gallbladder out and felt better, it was on. I mean on, the weight and eating anything I wanted just because I could. Plus I'm sure not smoking had some to do with it. But now, this weight has to go. I had never been this heavy before in my entire life. I'm actually down 20 pounds, but didn't start on here until I had lost 5 pounds already. I log daily, sometimes I forget to finish it at night, but I do check everyday on here to see what's going on!
I feel so much better already! The clothes are fitting again. I have energy that I didn't have before. I don't exercise due to back problems. But I try to stay active everyday doing something. My latest projects, have been painting the kitchen, dining room, bath, and our bedroom.
Anything I can do to help you, just holler!!!! It is great getting encouragement from people that are all striving to eat healthier and lose the weight! Good luck and look forward to seeing you lose!! Pun intended!!!! LOL!!!
Oh I also wanted to tell you that I love chocolate and need it almost everyday, so since I know I'm going to eat it, I just incorporate it into my daily calories. So that would be my advise to you, if there is something that is hard to live without, plan for it and then enjoy it. I also have one cheat day a week. I don't go way overboard, but I do blow out my 1200 calories. Usually around 1500. So allow yourself a treat once in awhile. Moderation is the key!!! Good luck!!!0 -
I'm the grandmother of six so I understand. I quit smoking three weeks ago and its still hard but I'm doing it in conjunction with MFP. I 'm making an entire lifestyle change all the way around. I'll send you a friend request - we can both use the motivation and support.0
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Look at my name on here and you'll know why I laughed when I read your Topic Title! I'm a new grandma, well sort of. One lil guy is 2 and the other is 8 weeks. And, yes, like you I looked like the pregnant one. I've lost over 30lbs now and it really hasn't been that hard. I really enjoy being a grandma and I hope I end up with a dozen grandkids!
If you want, add me as a friend and I'll try to help motivate you. Good luck!0 -
First, as a granddaughter, I'd like to say, good job on quitting smoking! I wish my grandfather would have done it sooner!
Second, congrats on the new grandbaby! Those are always exciting. My mom and step-dad have a new grandbaby in their lives, and I've seen the efforts they make to clean up when they know he's going to be around.
Trying to choose healthier options isn't as easy as one would think, but then again, that's what we have a community for! I wish you lots of luck and enjoy the grand daughter because they tend to grow up fast!0 -
Some great advice given already, and if it hasn't been said before: Keep your sense of humor! It'll get you through the tough times and when you do slip it'll allow you to pick yourself up and carry on 0
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Congratulations on the new addition to the family and the decision to become healthier! Just a suggestion....offer to baby sit 2-3 days a week (or as often as possible) and on those days grab the stroller and go on long walks. Good for you and baby. Good luck :flowerforyou:0
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Count every calorie - get off the couch and on your feet. I like to visualize how I will look and how I feel so much better without the extra weight. Good luck Grandpa.0
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